Description
About the Author
Author Eric A. Kimmel is well known for the tales he has retold from around the world. Some of his best-known titles are Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (a Caldecott Honor book), Gershon's Monster, Anansi and the Talking Melon, and The Runaway Tortilla. A former professor of children's literature, he lives in Portland, Oregon.
Reviews
"Kimmel's storytelling is effective in its use of suspense, humor, trope, and repetition, making a fine read-aloud holiday treat." -Kirkus Reviews "This lively picture book blends the Jewish legend with the story of the Sorcerer's Apprentice." -Booklist "Kimmel has the pacing of a comic, and the illustrations by Jasinski (The Heart's Language) are richly detailed." -Publishers Weekly
Awards
Winner of National Jewish Book Award (Children's Illustrated) 2011.
Book Information
ISBN 9780761459040
Author Eric A. Kimmel
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Two Lions
Publisher Amazon Publishing